Flu cases surge across Lehigh Valley as hospitals report sharp increases
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Influenza cases are rising rapidly across the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania, with local hospitals reporting a sharp uptick in patients. State data confirms sustained growth in flu activity, particularly Type A, or what's known as Influenza A. In Lehigh County, the state Health Department reported...
Feds Charge Philadelphia Man In Violent Robbery Spree Spanning Two Counties
A Philadelphia man could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on new federal charges stemming from a string of alleged heists across Delaware and Montgomery counties. United States Attorney David Metcalf announced a superseding indictment against 45-year-old Donte Samuel Brown this week. Brown now faces...
Driver who fled cops and killed NJ biker sentenced
A Pennsylvania driver, Sean Mamakas, who killed a beloved New Jersey veteran in a crash has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison.
Person rescued from truck roll-over escapes serious injury
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - The driver of a pick-up truck was trapped after his vehicle rolled over in Bethlehem Township early Saturday. Northampton County Emergency Communications officials say fire and rescue crews were called to Freemansburg Avenue just after 2 a.m.. Officials say fire and rescue crews from Bethlehem...
‘Santa Scott’ still spreading holiday cheer after losing home in fire
Nearly two months after a devastating fire destroyed his home, the man known to many as "Santa Scott is back, bringing Christmas cheer to families across Bucks County.
Airport Just Outside of Bucks County is Adding New Allegiant Flights
Starting in early 2026, new flights are coming to Trenton-Mercer Airport from Allegiant Airlines, with 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities. Beginning early next year, Allegiant Airlines will begin offering 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities around the country from Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Michele Haddon for the...
Teen’s heartfelt donation supports CHOP’s allergy food pantry
UNIVERSITY CITY - A teenager's heartfelt mission is making a difference for families dealing with food allergies. Liam Matlack, a 16-year-old from Gilbertsville, Pa., is donating to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Food Allergy Pantry. The pantry is a new addition to the Buerger building, a place...
Gusty winds cause power outages for over 40,000 customers in Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - There are currently over 40,000 customers throughout Pennsylvania without power due to gusty winds affecting our area. Our region is under a Wind Advisory until 1 a.m. on Saturday, affecting portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New...
Bucks County property tax increase approved for 2026
Bucks County commissioners approved a $517 million operating budget for 2026 that will increase the county real estate tax by $1.38 per week for the average household, or $71.76 per year.
Bucks County park goes beyond Washington’s famous Delaware crossing to showcase ‘rich narrative’ of...
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Thousands of people will gather in Bucks County next week to watch a reenactment of an event that shaped the course of United States’ history exactly 249 years ago.

















